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Respiratory System - Q – Diagnostic tests & Procedure & A – Meaning

analysis of arterial blood to determine the adequacy of lung function in the exchange of gases

pH

abbreviation for the potential of hydrogen; measurement of blood acidity or alkalinity

PaO2

abbreviation for partial pressure of oxygen; measurement of the amount of oxygen in the blood

PaCO2

abbreviation for partial pressure of carbon dioxide; measurement of the amount of carbon dioxide in the blood

endoscopy en-dos′k-pē

examination inside a body cavity with a flexible endoscope for diagnostic or treatment purposes

bronchoscopy

use of a flexible endoscope, called a bronchoscope, to examine the airways

nasopharyngoscopy

use of a flexible endoscope to examine the nasal passages and the pharynx (throat) to diagnose structural abnormalities, such as obstructions, growths, and cancers

examination methods

techniques used during physical examination to objectively evaluate the respiratory system

auscultation

to listen; a physical examination method of listening to the sounds within the body with the aid of a stethoscope, such as auscultation of the chest for heart and lung sounds

percussion

a physical examination method of tapping the body to elicit vibrations and sounds to estimate the size, border, or fluid content of a cavity, such as the chest

lung biopsy (Bx)

removal of a small piece of lung tissue for pathologic examination

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lung scan

a two-part nuclear (radionuclide) scan of the lungs to detect abnormalities of ventilation (respiration) or perfusion (blood flow) made 1) after radioactive material is injected in the patient's blood, and 2) as the patient breathes radioactive material i

measure of the fastest flow of exhaled air after a maximal inspiration

pulse oximetry

noninvasive method of estimating the percentage of oxygen saturation in the blood using an oximeter with a specialized probe attached to the skin at a site of arterial pulsation, commonly the finger; used to monitor hypoxemia

radiology

x-ray imaging

chest x-ray (CXR)

x-ray imaging of the chest to visualize the lungs; directional terms identify the path of the x-ray beam to produce the radiograph:

computed tomography (CT)

CT of the thorax is used to detect lesions in the lung; CT of the head is used to visualize the structures of the nose and sinuses

pulmonary angiography

x-ray imaging of the blood vessels of the lungs after the injection of contrast material